Police in Denmark have set up a controversial new program to stop the spreadof radicalization and terror attacks.

In Aarhus, Denmark's second largest city, authorities are using a methodreferred to by some as the "hug a terrorist" or "hug a jihadi" model ofde-radicalization.

They are trying to change the minds of potential Islamic extremists bysupporting them and offering them kindness rather than treating them asoutcasts and criminals.

"Dateline" reporter Evan Williams spoke with a man using the alias Jamal,who said he was so disenfranchised and angry with society he was consideringleaving Denmark and becoming a terrorist."In my mind, I was like, 'They treated me as a terrorist. If they want aterrorist, they will get a terrorist,'" he said.

When he began speaking with someone from the "hug a jihadi" program, hebegan to open up about the unique difficulties of being a Muslim in Denmark.

Williams said that's when Jamal began to reconsider his views.

"All it took was someone to reach out and offer empathy and understanding,"Williams wrote

Post by BurfordTJusticeOh, that will work out well.'Hug a Terrorist' Program Aims to Stop Spread of Extremism in DenmarkPolice in Denmark have set up a controversial new program to stop thespread of radicalization and terror attacks.In Aarhus, Denmark's second largest city, authorities are using a methodreferred to by some as the "hug a terrorist" or "hug a jihadi" model ofde-radicalization.They are trying to change the minds of potential Islamic extremists bysupporting them and offering them kindness rather than treating them asoutcasts and criminals."Dateline" reporter Evan Williams spoke with a man using the alias Jamal,who said he was so disenfranchised and angry with society he wasconsidering leaving Denmark and becoming a terrorist."In my mind, I was like, 'They treated me as a terrorist. If they want aterrorist, they will get a terrorist,'" he said.When he began speaking with someone from the "hug a jihadi" program, hebegan to open up about the unique difficulties of being a Muslim in Denmark.Williams said that's when Jamal began to reconsider his views."All it took was someone to reach out and offer empathy and